Cockiness – the state subjective or intuitive state of self-assurance – is a sign of ignorance. Maturity comes with encountering the horrible and learning about what a person can withstand.

We are some combination of strengths and weaknesses, virtues and less-than-virtuous inclinations. Greed, selfishness and pride are often co-conspirators planning their return just beyond the surface of our consciousness.

Not everything you believe that you can achieve, can be achieved but that won't stop you from trying.

Courage creates and makes more wounds, but its good for the brave and not the strong ones without wisdom.

Never be disabused of those hopes you believe in otherwise you will go far as far as you can't be.

Courage drown by horses is hard to market, and makes more wounds.

Like all vain men, he had moments of unreasonable confidence.